Sonos Debuts Hi-Res Music Streaming via Qobuz; Spotify Updates Home Hub on iPhone; BMG, KKR Team to Acquire Music Rights

March 25 · Issue #1157 · View online

Sonos drops the needle on high-resolution music streaming via Qobuz

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Qobuz will be the first music service to stream 24-bit audio to Sonos speakers.

Spotify updating Home Hub on iPhone this month

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Spotify will update the Home Hub section of its app for iPhone with new features including a Recently Played destination.

Bertelsmann's BMG, KKR team up to acquire music rights

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Global music publisher BMG said on Wednesday it was teaming up with private equity house KKR to acquire music rights, following on from its recent deal to acquire the back catalogue of British rocker Mick Fleetwood.

SoundCloud Taps 9 Artists for 'First on SoundCloud' Accelerator Program

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SoundCloud has named the 9 artists selected for its new ‘First on SoundCloud’ accelerator program, which will include direct investment in the chosen talent.

Five things to learn from Spotify’s Loud & Clear transparency campaign

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Spotify has taken a step towards business transparency with the launch of Loud & Clear, a microsite that shares data on its artist payouts and sheds light on its royalty system.

Hungama Music brings Dolby Atmos to music streaming in India

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Hungama Music, one of the leading music streaming services in India, and Dolby Laboratories, are introducing a more emotional and authentic way to

Early blockchain music startup Jaak has shut down

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British startup Jaak was part of the first wave of firms trying to put blockchain technology to use in the music industry.

How Can New Music Compete Against Classic Rock?

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How can new music and emerging artists compete against the established histories and powerful nostalgia of Classic Rock?

How Increased Audio Streaming is Forcing Innovation in the Digital Audio Space

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Just as more users are looking for audio to stream, more brands are looking to connect with them through their ears.

Alice Young quits Spotify, joins Future Classic as managing director

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Australian music company Future Classic has named Alice Young as managing director.

5 Ways To Turn Your Livestreams Into Exciting Events

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Many artists and music fans spent the past few months trying out livestream concerts for the first time and quickly realized their value.

Live Music Is About to Get Its Grand Reopening

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When the stage lights rose before the show on March 14, 2020, at Saint Vitus, a cramped New York City heavy metal bar, the venue felt a little more on edge than normal.

IFPI confirms global recorded music revenue growth

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Last week MIDiA reported that recorded music revenues grew by 7% in 2020. Today the IFPI confirmed that figure, reporting 7.4% growth. (Similarly, the IFPI reported 19.9% growth for streaming, MIDiA had 19.6%).

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Facebook Rolls Out Ticketed Live Streams to New Markets; Warner Music, Tencent Partner on Record Label in China; Bulldog DM Racks up 61M Views

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

March 24 · Issue #1156 · View online Platform & Stream Facebook rolls out ticketed live streams to new markets www.iq-mag.net – Share Facebook pages in a further 24 countries, including Austria, SA

Stevie Nicks Blocks 'Dreams' NFT; 'Vinyls' is Apple Music's Minimalist New App; Duran Duran Drop 5 Albums on Streaming Platforms

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

March 23 · Issue #1155 · View online Platform & Stream Stevie Nicks reportedly blocks use of 'Dreams' for an NFT musically.com – Share Well, of course that guy on the skateboard who made

Apple Music's New 'City Charts'; Eluvio Debuts Live Streaming, Ticketing Platform; The Rise and Fall of BowieNet

Monday, March 22, 2021

March 22 · Issue #1154 · View online Platform & Stream Apple Music to launch 'City Charts' featuring top songs from 100 cities www.imore.com – Share The new playlists, which were discovered

DistroKid, Audiomack Deal; U2's ‘Virtual' Concerts; PortalDisc Moves Into Streaming; Soundstripe Boom; SiriusXM, T-Mobile Team for Pandora Offering

Friday, March 19, 2021

March 19 · Issue #1153 · View online Platform & Stream Spotify's new website promises 'more clarity' on streaming economy musically.com – Share Did you know that the top 500 artists on

Sonos Debuts Hi-Res Music Streaming via Qobuz; Spotify Updates Home Hub on iPhone; BMG, KKR Team to Acquire Music Rights

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Facebook Rolls Out Ticketed Live Streams to New Markets; Warner Music, Tencent Partner on Record Label in China; Bulldog DM Racks up 61M Views

Stevie Nicks Blocks 'Dreams' NFT; 'Vinyls' is Apple Music's Minimalist New App; Duran Duran Drop 5 Albums on Streaming Platforms

Apple Music's New 'City Charts'; Eluvio Debuts Live Streaming, Ticketing Platform; The Rise and Fall of BowieNet

DistroKid, Audiomack Deal; U2's ‘Virtual' Concerts; PortalDisc Moves Into Streaming; Soundstripe Boom; SiriusXM, T-Mobile Team for Pandora Offering

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